A comforting and easy pilaf made with tender meat, onions, and rice — perfect for a quick family dinner when time is short and everyone is hungry.

Simple Homemade Pilaf (Family-Style)

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare and brown the meat

    • Marinate the meat lightly with a little oil.

    • Heat a pot with oil and add the meat.

    • Turn it on all sides until lightly browned.

    • The meat does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

    • Remove it from the pot and set aside.

  1. Sauté the vegetables

    • In the same pot, add the chopped onion.

    • Sauté for about 2 minutes until soft.

    • Add the garlic and cook together with the onion for extra flavor.

    • Add the carrot and sauté briefly for color and sweetness.

  1. Add the rice and liquid

    • Add the washed rice to the pot.

    • Pour in 4 cups of cold water or stock.

    • Season with salt to taste.

    • Stir gently to combine.

  1. Cook the pilaf

    • Return the browned meat to the pot.

    • Let everything boil gently until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

    • Turn off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

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